WorksheetsRevolutionary War
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine wrote a booklet titled ____________________________________.
Treaty of Paris
Common Sense
How to Beat the British
Declaration of Independence
Why was the Second Continental Congress important?
They created the Continental Army and supported independence.
They met in Philadelphia in a brick building.
They created more taxes to raise money to send to Britain.
They made new laws and told people where to work and live.
Which of these was not a qualification of Thomas Jefferson as an author?
He wrote directions for the First Continental Congress.
He was the author of the Virginia Constitution.
He studied principles and ideas of liberty and freedom.
He could write quickly.
What was George Washington's most important qualification as Commander of the Continental Army?
Washington knew the British officers personally.
Washington could buy his own uniforms.
Washington looked good in his uniform.
Washington studied British Army manuals.
The pamphlet, Common Sense, was important because it _________________________________.
taught colonists how to read and write
helped the colonists understand why they should be free (independent) from Britain
gave the colonists some common items to help them survive
helped colonists understand the acts
Which does NOT describe the colonial militia (army)?
professional soldiers
determined to win
organized
farmers, shopkeepers, dock workers
Loyalists believed that the colonists should __________________.
free enslaved people
govern themselves
support the British Crown
leave the west to the American Indians
Patriots believed that the colonists should __________________________________.
free enslaved people
govern themselves
support the British Crown
leave the West to the American Indians
What did women do during the Revolutionary War?
They joined in partisan groups.
The Revolutionary War did not affect women.
They took care of their homes, farms, or plantations.
They joined the Loyalists.
How do we know so much about John and Abigail Adams?
They wrote a book.
Their children wrote about them.
They gave interviews.
They kept their letters to each other.
What does "shot heard round the world" mean?
People all around the world fired shots at the same time.
The battle opened the world's eyes to the idea that countries could become independent from their mother country.
The battle was so loud that soldiers all around the world heard the gunfire and started preparing to fight.
People all over the world heard the gunshot.
On July 4, 1776, the United States sent the _________________________ to King George III.
The Declaration of Independence
A Friendly Letter
Common Sense
Money
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
The Declaration of Independence states everyone has rights that can't be taken away - life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What are these rights called?
unalienable rights
living rights
legal rights
unbelievable rights
What phrase from Thomas Paine was inspirational during the Crossing of the Delaware?
Fourscore and seven years ago.
Give me liberty or give me death.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
Why was the attack on Trenton such a big surprise?
The soldiers marched quietly.
The soldiers had an agreement to not fight in December.
It was Christmas Day.
The soldiers camped far away.
What was the importance of Valley Forge to the Revolutionary War?
The weather was cold and snowy.
General Frederick Von Steuben was there.
The men were trained as soldiers and became an army.
Many had no shoes and wore old, torn clothing.
Who volunteered to fight in the Revolutionary War and helped bring the support of France?
George Hewes
Joseph Plumb Martin
Marquis de Lafayette
John Malcolm
What famous battle occurred on December 25, 1776 and involved the Hessians?
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of New Jersey
The Battle of Saratoga
What was one of Lafayette's greatest contributions to the Revolutionary War?
He convinced the king of France to give funding, supplies, and support to the Patriots.
He learned to speak and write English.
He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
He saved George Washington from a bullet.
Which battle ended with the surrender of the British that ended the Revolutionary War?
Battles of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Kings Mountain
Why did George Washington, a successful military leader, resign his commission?
He was tired from leading the Continental Army for six years.
He was not getting along with the soldiers, and he wanted to keep the peace.
He and The Continental Army fought to be free from the military rule.
He was asked by the King of England to resign his position and become a common man.
Partisans were Patriot volunteers who received no pay. A famous partisan from South Carolina known as "Gamecock" was _____________________________.
William Jasper
Thomas Sumter
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Swamp Fox was a very famous Patriot soldier from South Carolina who fought near the swamps, and he was clever like a fox. His real name was ________________.
Wiliam Jasper
Andrew Pickens
Thomas Sumter
Francis Marion
